{"id":397743,"date":"2026-02-02T19:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/?p=397743"},"modified":"2026-03-03T22:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T22:13:31","slug":"vita-offers-free-tax-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/blog\/2026\/02\/02\/vita-offers-free-tax-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"VITA Offers Free Tax Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Free tax preparation and filing is available Feb. 1 to April 30, 2026, through United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This program is for people who earned less than $69,000 in 2025. Participants may also qualify for state and federal earned income tax credit. Tax returns are prepared and filed by trained tax preparation volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Self-employed workers, families and those with ITINs earning up to $31,950 are eligible for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).<\/p>\n

Virtual<\/strong><\/h3>\n

United Way MyFreeTaxes<\/a><\/strong> allowed taxpayers who were single filers, computer savvy, and with an e-mail account to file their taxes for free. To file a virtual tax return, go to\u00a0GetYourRefund.org\/VCUnitedWay<\/a>\u00a0(en espa\u00f1ol<\/a>).\u00a0You will need access to a smart phone or computer for uploading and downloading documents and ability to print.<\/em><\/p>\n

Secure Drop-Off<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For assistance completing your taxes without an appointment, drop off an envelope with copies of your tax documents at the front desk or in the secure mailbox at one of the following locations:<\/p>\n